Kotak Royale Signature Credit Card vs InterMiles HDFC Bank Diners Club Credit Card

• Complimentary access to Airport Lounges in India
• Earn up to 4X reward points on every Rs. 150 spent across all spends done on Kotak Royale Signature Credit Card
• Accumulate reward points and redeem them against a host of redemption options like air tickets, mobile recharge, 10,000 merchandise and much more through easyrewardz with easy points
• In case the Credit Card is stolen, get a cover of Rs. 2,50,000/- against fraudulent usage up to 7 days pre-reporting
• Fuel Surcharge Waiver

• Renewal Benefits

A. Continue the exciting journey with 10,000 InterMiles upon spending Rs. 20,000 with in first 30 days of Anniversary date

Experience savings on Flight & Hotel bookings:

A. Get Rs. 1000  Flight Discount vouchers

B. Get Rs. 2000  Hotel Discount vouchers

Do note that these Renewal benefits are only applicable on realization of membership fee

• Get 8 InterMiles on every Rs. 150 spent on retail spends
• Get 16 InterMiles on every Rs 150 spent on every flight ticket booked on https://flights.intermiles.com
• Get 16 InterMiles on every Rs. 150 spent on every Hotel booked via Interbook.intermiles.com
• Privileges on Etihad Airways

A. Obtain 10% discount on Etihad Airways Business Class tickets booked on http://flights.intermiles.com

B. Obtain 5% discount on Etihad Airways Economy Class tickets booked on http://flights.intermiles.com

C. Avail 2.5X bonus InterMiles for Etihad Airways tickets booked on http://flights.intermiles.com

• Unlimited Complimentary golf games at leading courses in India and selected courses across the globe
• Unlimited complimentary Golf coaching at selected golf courses in India
• Domestic Lounge Program

A. Relax in some of the leading lounges via the Exclusive Lounge Program

B. Get Unlimited Airport lounge access to 1000+ Lounges within India

C. Get refreshments and use some of the following facilities phones, faxes, Internet and conference rooms

• 1% fuel surcharge waiver at fuel stations in India on minimum transaction of Rs. 400
• Air accident insurance cover worth Rs 2 crore
• Emergency overseas hospitalization cover worth Rs. 50 Lakhs
• Travel Insurance Cover of up to Rs. 55,000 on baggage delay 
• Credit Liability Cover of up to Rs. 9 Lakh
• Zero liability on lost card
• Revolving Credit is available at an interest rate of 1.99% per month
• Avail up to 50 days of free credit period from the date of purchase
• Avail up to 3 Add-on Cards
• Save up to 25% on dining bills paid via Dineout Pay via the InterMiles HDFC Bank Diners Club Credit Card. Get 15% Dineout Discount plus Additional 10% HDFC Bank Discount

Pros

• Airport Lounge Access
• Kotak Royale Signature Credit Card provides Priority attend service where you just have to SMS and get a call back within 2 hours. Call for complimentary cheque pickup for paying monthly bills
• Add-on Card will have the same benefits that you enjoy on your credit card. Set the spending limit on your Add-on Card as you desire. Track spends separately for each of your Add-on Card(s)

Cons

• No complimentary Golf lessons/green
• Since Kotak is known to be topmost credit cards, it doesn’t offer Priority Pass for international lounge access

Pros

• Welcome benefits
• Obtain 10% discount on Etihad Airways Business Class tickets, 5% discount on Etihad Airways Economy Class tickets booked, and 2.5X bonus InterMiles for Etihad Airways tickets
• Golf benefits and Unlimited Airport lounge access to 1000+ Lounges within India

Cons

• Joining fee bit high
• No cashback offers
• No movie benefits